I will be honest with you. In the past, as soon as Thanksgiving Day was over, I looked equally forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The fun-filled Thanksgiving weekend occurred in the background of the much anticipated football games. This Thanksgiving Day will be different. This significant day will transition as the first day… Continue reading WHY I WILL NOT CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING DAY ANYMORE
SERIOUSLY
I mean this. I’m asking God to bless you to accomplish whatever you need today. Therefore, remain diligent. Stay God-focused. Be encouraged. “Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old… Continue reading SERIOUSLY
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE STORM?
It’s hurricane season again! Even as the tropical system develops far out in the oceans, we prepare for its potential threat. We also have a plan to survive its impact.
Likewise, how much more should we prepare for the storms that will eventually happen in our lives? Do we live stressed out because of what might happen in the future? When difficult times and challenging people confront us, do we allow our peace to be destroyed?
YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
Thank you for joining me in exercising our right to vote. Your vote matters! To leave a comment, or question, click here.
A Back-To-School Prayer
Father God, Thank you for your love and grace to us. We are asking for your protection and these blessings for our children as they return to school: Keep them safe from those who would harm them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Protect them from severe illnesses and diseases, and if any become sick in this… Continue reading A Back-To-School Prayer
SDT REMEMBERS QUEEN BERTHA
On September 8, 2022, we heard of the death of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth. However, four days before that, we heard of the passing of another royalty, Queen Bertha Louise Lester. She was 105 years old. Many of you were introduced to this extraordinary Centurian when she was honored for her 101st birthday in… Continue reading SDT REMEMBERS QUEEN BERTHA
SDT Says, “Later” to Tremaine
We ended last month’s observation of breast cancer awareness with sad news. One of our beloved team members, Tremaine Deuntae Hawkins, passed after fighting a six-year war with breast cancer. Tremaine was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter, a queen among us, and my darling niece. We introduced you to Tremaine in one of our… Continue reading SDT Says, “Later” to Tremaine
A PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE IAN
Father God, please comfort those who are affected by Hurricane Ian by meeting their needs physically, financially and emotionally. Give them hope and peace as only you can. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. We love hearing from you. For comments or questions, please click here.
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Mondays can sometimes feel overwhelming to me. Yet, Mondays can be sluggish at other times, and I’m not inspired to do much. Either way, I can turn to this scripture in Philippians for reassurance. Whether I need to slow down, speed up, follow through, or rethink, I am sure God will help me accomplish whatever is required… Continue reading FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Who Is Jesus to You?
What is your answer to Jesus’ question highlighted below? The answers to Jesus’ question, “But who do you say that I am?” will vary according to your religious beliefs, church denomination, culture, or family upbringing. Perhaps this is why Jesus presented His diversified group of disciples with this personal query. (Matthew 16:13-26, KJV)As we Christ-followers share… Continue reading Who Is Jesus to You?
HOSANNA TO THE KING
“The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, ‘Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Hail to the King of Israel’ (John… Continue reading HOSANNA TO THE KING
DON’T WORRY
Are you having a day filled with anxiety and worry? Here is some advice from a man confined to prison and facing execution. “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about… Continue reading DON’T WORRY